macOS 10.15 Catalina, released October 2019, discontinued support for 32 bit applications.
If you are running the latest console or Native software, the latest SSL apps are compatible with Catalina.
If you are not running the latest console software, SSL recommend you update your console software, then you can use the latest SSL Remote app.
Please download the latest software and apps from your SSL account My Products tab. Delta Control and console Remote apps are both in the support .zip file.
See below for additional product specific information.
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SSL 2 series interfaces
SSL 2 series interfaces are compatible with Catalina.
SSL Native
SSL Native V6 (released May 2018) is compatible with Catalina. Please note that compatibility is subject to your DAW version.
Sigma
Sigma Remote 2.1/33 is compatible with Catalina.
Nucleus, Matrix, AWS, and Duality
The latest support files include the Catalina-compatible Remote app.
You must be running the latest version of console software to run the latest Remote app.
For example, if you are running AWS V3 or earlier, you must update to V4 to use the latest Remote app.
If you do not wish to update your console, please contact SSL for Catalina workaround instructions. Long term, keeping your console up-to-date is the best solution.
Download the latest support file .zip from your SSL account My Products tab.
On your Mac, remove the existing version of Remote app from the Applications folder and dock before dragging the new Remote app into the Applications folder.
Open Remote and verify you have the latest version or higher.
Please note that the remote versions are different than the package version; the package is the major console firmware version.
- Nucleus Remote 2.2.26147
- Matrix Remote 3.1.26146 (for Matrix 3.0/5)
- AWS 924/948 Remote 1.3.26144
- AWS 900/900+ Remote 1.3.26143
- Duality Remote 1.9.26145 (for Duality V3 and higher)
Nucleus² Dante interface & Dante Virtual Soundcard
Please update to the latest Dante Virtual Soundcard and Dante Controller.
According to Audinate, their apps are compatible with Catalina, but DVS 4.1.0.8 may have latency issues resulting in distorted audio, and Dante Controller may have an IP addressing bug that manifests as using IP 127.0.0.1 regardless of the interface settings.
Please check Audinate and see their FAQ about their DVS software compatibility for further information.
Nucleus USB audio interface
The legacy Nucleus USB audio interface is not compatible with Catalina.
DAW control and all other functions work with Catalina.
10.10 is the last macOS to fully support the Nucleus USB interface. You can still use the SPDIF portion by first routing the SPDIF on a compatible machine; those settings will persist.
Delta Control plug-in
The latest version of Delta Control is compatible with macOS Catalina if you had them on a previous installation of macOS.
If you are installing a fresh copy then you will need to allow the install within the macOS security preferences. Use the following link for help with this: https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/open-a-mac-app-from-an-unidentified-developer-mh40616/mac
ipMIDI
ipMIDI V1.7 and higher is compatible with Catalina.
This is available in the software .zip package available in other articles. You may also download it directly from http://nerds.de/en/download.html
Delta-Link MADI Pro Tools interface (legacy)
Pro Tools HD 12.6 or higher requires a DigiLink I/O iLok license from www.avid.com, and the last SSL Delta-Link firmware, V2.00, released in 2012.
This is available by searching Delta-Link in these articles.
Alpha-Link series audio converters
These are standalone audio converters, there are no drivers, they are not dependent on any OS.
MadiXtreme & MX4
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